Modern Dance Instructor

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation in Rich Township, Illinois, is hiring a Summer Camp Modern Dance Instructor to teach fundamentals and more advanced dance steps to campers in a lively seasonal program.

You will guide daily activities, foster safe, inclusive learning, choreograph the end-of-session showcase, and work with young dancers of varying ages and abilities. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred, and prior youth program experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Prior Modern Dance related instruction experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Performing or Fine Arts is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with campers, staff, and leadership.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced Modern Dance skills.
• Guide campers through day-to-day camp activities.
• Teach sound technique classes based on best practices for health and development.
• Develop critical artistic sensibilities.
• Instill skills and lessons beyond the studio.
• Choreograph the end-of-session camper showcase.
• Teach campers basic and advanced dance steps where applicable.
• Instill an appreciation for dance.
• Provide individual help with junior associates when needed.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve issues with camp leadership.
• Follow Suspected Child Abuse Reporting protocols.
• Perform additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety-first

Dance instruction

Childcare experience

Engagement with campers

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Performing or Fine Arts

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Modern Dance Instructor

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Modern Dance Instructor

Qualifications

• Prior Modern Dance related instruction experience at the elementary or high school level.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Performing or Fine Arts is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with campers, staff, and leadership.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Position Responsibilities

• The Modern Dance Instructor is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• Guides campers through the day—to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
• Teaches sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student.
• Develop critical artistic sensibilities.
• Instill skills and lessons that go beyond the studio.
• Choreographs the end of session camper showcase
• Teaches campers basic dance steps and more advanced steps where applicable.
• Instill an appreciation for dance.
• Gives or assigns individual help as needed, using dance junior associates working off to the side.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Camp Hours

Monday to Thursday 10-4:30pm and Friday from 8:30-4:30pm - this is subject to change dependent on camper enrollment and grade class sizes.

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Compensation

Starting at $27.50/hr

Why Coach With Wiz Kids?

As a Wiz Kids Coach, you'll have the opportunity to turn your passion for sports into meaningful leadership experience while helping campers develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athletic skills. You'll strengthen your coaching, communication, group-management, and leadership abilities while taking ownership of your program. Coaches who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities, along with receiving Wiz Kids gear for the summer!